Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| 3-Phase Cable Bracket Cover Bolt - RPO HP2 | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| 3-Phase Cable Bracket Nut - RPO HP2 | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| 3-Phase Cable Nut-to-Starter/Generator - RPO HP2 | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| 3-Phase Cable Nut-to-Starter/Generator Control Module (SGCM) - RPO HP2 | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp Screw | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Air Conditioning (A/C) Belt Tensioner Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning (A/C) Discharge Hose Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning (A/C) Suction Hose Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Heater Water Pump Bracket Bolt - RPO HP2 | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Cable Channel Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Battery Cable Junction Block Bracket Bolt - RPO HP2 | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Camshaft Sensor Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolts | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt | 70 N.m | 53 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass | 75 degrees | |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass - to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed | 330 N.m | 240 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - First Pass - Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass | 140 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 80 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 51 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crossbar Bolt | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence - Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of each Cylinder Head | 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of each Cylinder Head | 50 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Design - First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Design - Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Design - Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 70 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Coolant Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Lower Mounting Bolt/Nut | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Block Heater | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Engine Coolant Fitting - RPO HP2 | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts - Second Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts - Final Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Engine Front Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Harness Ground Bolt - Right Rear | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Harness Ground Bolt-to-Block | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Mount Bracket Through Bolt | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Engine Mount-to-Engine Mount Bracket Bolt | 65 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Engine Mount Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Rear Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Shield Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Valley Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Flexplate/Rotor Bolts - RPO HP2 | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Rail Cover Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Bolts | 3.8 N.m | 34 lb in |
| Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator Coolant Inlet Hose Bolt - RPO HP2 | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Generator Coolant Outlet Pipe Stud - RPO HP2 | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Heater Hose Bracket Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Hood Hinge Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Stud | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Inner Axle Housing Nut | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Sight Shield Retainer Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Wiring Harness Stud | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| J 42286-A Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| J 46093 Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Knock Sensors | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Oil Filter | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 55 N.m | 40 lb ft |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Level Sensor | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Oil Pan Baffle Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Left Side | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Right Side | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan M8 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan M6 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Oil Pressure Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump Screen Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable Clip Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt - RPO HP2 | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt - RPO HP2 | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Harness Bolt - RPO HP2 | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Harness Ground Bolt - RPO HP2 | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Spark Plugs - New Cylinder Heads | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Spark Plugs - All Subsequent Installations | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Starter/Generator Control Module (SGCM) Cover Bolts - RPO HP2 | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Stator Stud - RPO HP2 | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Throttle Body Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Studs | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Torque Converter Bolt - 4L60-E/4L65-E Transmissions | 63 N.m | 47 lb ft |
| Torque Converter Bolt - 4L80-E/4L85-E Transmissions | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Transmission Bolt/Stud | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transmission Cover Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Transmission Nut - RPO HP2 | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Valve Lifter Guide Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Water Inlet Housing Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - Final Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Water Pump Cover Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |